What number gives the same amount when it is added to 3 as when it is multiplied by 3?
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Clock Struck 21
One minute ago, a clock that strikes only the hours just finished striking an hour. If the clock has struck a total of 21 in the last 2.5 hours, what hour did it just finish striking?
Riddle Answer5 Pounds with 4 Weights
To weigh a 40-pound object with four weights – 1, 3, 9, and 27 pounds, the merchant placed all of the weights on one side of the scale and the object on the other side. But how did he weigh 5 pounds?
Riddle AnswerBarrel Half Full
There is a barrel with no lid and some water in it. “This barrel is more than half full,” said Tom. “No it’s not,” say John. “It’s less than half full.” Without any measuring implements and without removing any water from the barrel, how can they easily determine who is correct?
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